At The Sign Of The Perfect Ashlar.

The installation meeting of the Royal Warrant Holders ' Lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent Street , on the 25 th October , and was largely attended . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Daniel Mayer , S . G . D ., ably installed his successor , Bro . E . W . Stilhvell , and after the appointment of officers ,

Bro . Mayer was presented with a handsome P . M . jewel , and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the I . P . M ., Bro . Campbell , for services rendered , and to ( he brethren who had presented various articles of furniture to the lodge . The brethren afterwards dined together , the usual toasts being

given and responded to . Bro . Sir John Monckton's reply for the Grand Officers was conceived in his usual happy vein , and the interchange of complimentary sentiments between the retiring and incoming Masters were not only sincere but , from what one knows of the Masonic careers of both Bros . Daniel Mayer and Stilhvell , fully deserved .

It may not be amiss to give a brief account of the history and objects of the Royal Warrant Holders' Association , which is the parent of this prosperous lodge . Originally there were two Associations , the first formed in the third year of Her Majesty ' s reign by holders of Her warrant , and the second by

holders of warrants from H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , which were first issued upon his coming of age in 1862 , and their meetings were of a purely social character . They dined on Royal birthdays and festivals , on which occasions loyal telegrams and addresses were despatched , together with

presents of no mean value , and this still remains one of their characteristics . On the marriage of Princess Maud of Wales no less than £ 2 , 000 was contributed , but upon the marriage of Princess May its members beat their own record , and the sum of ^ 3 000 was raised . In 18 94 it was

, pointed out that their usefulness would be greatly increased if the two associations were incorporated , which became an accomplished fact by Royal Charter in 18 95 , when an Act of Parliament was passed with the object of putting an end to the fraudulent and misleading use of the Roval Arms by

tradesmen , and within the five years which have elapsed the Association have had no less than 500 Royal Coats of Arms removed .

H . R . H . the M . W . Grand Master takes a very keen interest in its welfare . Every assistance is given by the Lord Chamberlain also by the authorities at Marlborough House , who have on more than one occasion acknowledged their valuable services . The ) - form almost a Brotherhood in

themselves ; it is , therefore , not to be wondered at that a Masonic Lodge should have been formed among them , or that success should have crowned the venture . The President for the current year is W . Bro . Daniel Mayer , S . G . D ., I . P . M . of the Lodge .

The usual half-yearly meeting of the Province of West Yorkshire was held at Barnsley on the 26 th October . The address of the Provincial Grand Master again revealed a most satisfactory state of things in regard to the general

progress of Masonry in this important province . Thoroughness is the key-note of all its doings , and without losing sight of the true aims and functions of Freemasonry , the shrewd business qualities of the Yorkshireman can be traced in every detail of organisation of the Provincial Grand Lodge and the lodges under its jurisdiction .

No more fitting appointment than that of Lord Barnard as Provincial Grand Master for Durham could hardl y have been made , although the task of following such a Brother as Sir Hedworth Williamson is no easy one . R . W . Bro . Lord Barnard is a Past Grand Warden of England having been

, appointed to that position in 18 95 . Ex . Comp . the Rev . Canon Tristram has been appointed to the office of Grand Superintendent for the same province , which was rendered vacant by the death of Sir Hedworth Williamson .

A WELL KNOWS YOrtKSIUlIK FJ 1 EK-UASOX , lino . Till . FOHSHAW , Armo-- OF "MASONIC MUSINCS" AMI N L ' . MKI . OIH OTIM . - . \ VO . _ 1 'hofo C . Jl . Jlttrmiis .

The appointment of Bro . the Hon . Alan de Tatton Egerton as Provincial Grand Master for Cheshire , in succession to the Earl Egerton of Tatton , is equally a matter for congratulation to all concerned . He was already Grand Superintendent of the province , and he also is a Past Grand

Warden of England . There must have been a good many Craftsmen interested in the recent happenings at the Playgoers' Club , for the Playgoers' Lodge , No . 2705 , is larger than most of the " Club " Lodges . The trouble began in the desire of the Club to add

to its social status by raising the subscription and moving to finer premises , but the result of the discussion which took place appears to be that the Club is now depleted of half of its members , who are to form a new body to be known as the " O . P . " Club . ¦¦ liy ' . _; . _>

There is ever the crumpled rose leaf even in the bed of the Sultan , and the Derby Allcroft Lodge , No . 2168 , had a severely crumpled leaf of disappointment at its last gathering on the 8 th November , inasmuch as the agenda could not be carried out in its entirety in consequence of the

untoward accident to the W . Master Elect , W . Bro . Nathan Robinson , which prevented his attendance for the installation ceremony . The duties of the position of the Worshipful Master of the lodge will therefore continue to be ably discharged by the present occupant of the chair , W .

Bro . Robert Gregory , until the January meeting , to which date the installation is postponed . At the banquet at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , on the 8 th October , there was a house of Hamlet without the Prince of Denmark ,

but very sympathetic reference was made to the enforced absentee , and a telegram of condolence despatched wishing him a speedy relief from his sufferings and restoration to complete health . Notwithstanding the little note of disappointment , the evening was a most enjoyable one . The

Secretary , W . Bro . Robert D . Cummings , was highly complimented by members and guests alike upon the excellence of the entertainment provided , which included some sketches by that inimitable entertainer , Bro . Walter Churcher . We regret that press of matter necessitates the omission

of many items of interest , together with several advertisements , which it has been found at the last moment impossible to find room for , and we have to ask the kind indulgence of both advertisers and valued correspondents .